Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, whisking until well blended.
- In another large bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until fluffy and pale. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, smoothing it out evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, walnuts (if using), and cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture over the first layer of batter.
- Carefully spoon the remaining batter over the brown sugar layer, spreading it evenly without disturbing the filling.
- Mix the tablespoon of granulated sugar with the teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle this topping over the entire surface of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing them into squares.
Notes
- For an added twist, consider mixing in a teaspoon of nutmeg into the batter.
- You can replace walnuts with pecans or leave them out for a nut-free option.
- For an extra indulgence, drizzle a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk over the cooled bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg